Step 1

Place the sugar in a thick bottomed pot with the water and lemon on medium heat.

Step 2

Swirl a little to spread the water to start, and make sure all the sugar crystals are covered with the water as the pot heats.

Step 3

Cook until starting to colour around the edges. Swirl the pot to stop the sugar burning in spots and to gather up any unmelted sugar crystals, 6-8 minutes, dont stir the pot. It may look quite crystally at this stage but this should pass.

Step 4

Watch it carefully and when it is golden add the nuts

Step 5

Pour quickly onto the prepared tray ( it sets very fast) and push out a bit with the edge of your pot to spread. DO NOT TOUCH IT. Using a fork or spoon could help but they will start to get sticky and make a mess. it is easier to pick up the tray and tilt back and forth to help the liquid sugar spread.

Step 6

Let it cool completely before breaking into shards or whizzing to a powder in the food processor